On the "travel" tap of this website, there are hotel options in Oakhurst and Bass Lake. There are also many options on VRBO and Airbnb. If you decide to book on these sites, the best options to search are Oakhurst and Bass Lake. If you search "Yosemite," you will get a lot of options in the surrounding areas, which can often be hours away so please make sure you book near where we will be. Additionally on the "Travel" tab, you can use recreation.gov to book sites for tent, RV, and trailer camping. You will also need to search Bass Lake to ensure you're in the correct area.
If you are flying in, the nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). The airport is about a one hour drive from the Bass Lake/Oakhurst area. There will also be a long drive from this area into the National Park where the ceremony is taking place, so you'll likely need a rental car.
We understand that the ceremony being on a Sunday might be a hardship for those needing to get back to work/school schedules. We would love for you to stay as long as you can, but please do not feel obligated in any way
The Bass Lake/Oakhurst area is the first town outside of Yosemite National Park's south gate. It is about a 30 minute drive to the gate entrance. It is about another hour drive to Glacier point or the Valley floor. It will be about an hour and a half drive total to get to the ceremony location. We recommend leaving with plenty of time for parking purposes and get to the ceremony on time (:
Please wear whatever makes you feel good and is comfortable! The ceremony will take place on gravel, so please choose sensible shoes. The celebration after our ceremony will be near the Merced river so please bring a change of clothes for a more casual hang out if you'd like! Bring a beach chair and bathing suit!
October is the most beautiful time of year in Yosemite (in my opinion!) The days should be mild and sunny in the 60s–70s°F. The mornings and evenings will be cool and crisp enough for a jacket.
We encourage you to! Yosemite and surrounding areas have the most amazing hikes, but we know it's not everyone's cup of tea! To attend the ceremony, there is no required hiking and it is wheelchair accessible. We encourage you to leave with enough time to find parking so your walk is short